We are delighted to announce that Professor Ali Mobasheri (University of Surrey) was inaugurated as President-Elect of the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) in April 2017 at the society’s annual world congress in Las Vegas.

In February 2017 we made a commitment with Cancer Research UK to explore ways we could work together to maximise progress in our shared strategic priorities spanning both cancer and arthritis or related musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders.

We're pleased to announce that for the second year, we're partnering with mental health research charity MQ: Transforming Mental Health to co-fund one early career researcher in their 2017 Fellows Award programme.

We are delighted to announce the six projects awarded as part of an exciting new health services research call. The call for applications was looking to support research that produces evidence on the quality, accessibility and organisation of health and care services relevant to people with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions.

The Medical Research Council (MRC) has recently put out a call, titled, ‘Capital investment in human tissue banking and linked data, in partnership with charities. If you are interested in applying for the above call, we would like to suggest that you begin thinking about the structure and constitution of your initiative, and any potential partners you may work with.

For more information, go to www.arthritisresearchuk.org.Arthritis Research UK fund research into the cause, treatment and cure of arthritis. You can support Arthritis Research UK by volunteering, donating or visiting our shops.